EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 32 MIN
Film Photography Podcast 364 - 126 Cartridge Film
from Film Photography Podcast · host Michael Raso
Film Photography Podcast Episode 364 – January 26, 2026 - 126 Format Film - The Square Format Still Lives! / The Film Photography Podcast celebrates the often-overlooked 126 cartridge film format, a unique system that introduced the “cartridge” system to the world in 1963. Introduced by Eastman Kodak, it reinvented the “snapshot” to millions using a simple to use “pop it in” cartridge format. Hosts Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty - true champions of keeping 126 alive - dig into the format’s origins, its cultural impact, and why it mattered so much to everyday photographers. The discussion also explores the sad demise of 126 film in 2000, and - more importantly - its unexpected revival in 2026 and beyond. Thanks to modern ingenuity, including 3D-printed adapters, newly perforated 126 film, and the dedicated work of Claudio from CameraHack Italy alongside FPP’s team, the square-format cartridge is finding new life for today’s analog shooters. Video: FPP Perforated 126 Film - https://youtu.be/OuNwELQRLR4?si=KkpCMD1dmlCvtJfm Shop 126 Film - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/126-film
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Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty celebrate the legacy and revival of 126 cartridge film, tracing its Kodak origins, decline, and exciting modern comeback through 3D printing and newly perforated film stock.
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